Uber, Waymo and Austin

Waymo just popped up on the Uber app in Austin ahead of robotaxi launch
Uber customers in Austin may notice a new offer when they open the app and hail a ride: an invitation to signal their interest in a Waymo robotaxi. For
Uber opens waitlist for Waymo robotaxi rides in Austin. Here's how to sign up
The long-awaited partnership between Uber and Waymo has hit the road in Austin as the brands announced riders are now able to sign up for rides.
Uber and Waymo start the countdown for Austin launch next month
In its Q4 2024 earnings call on Wednesday morning, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said Uber plans to launch with Waymo "in Austin next month and Atlanta this summer." Uber has been investi
Uber Opens Up Its Waymo Robotaxi Interest List in Austin
Uber is one step closer to letting customers hail a self-driving vehicle in Austin, Texas, through its app. The company on Wednesday opened up its interest list so that curious riders can declare their interest in potentially being matched with a Waymo robotaxi,
Uber to Austin: get ready for Waymo
Uber is inviting customers to join an interest list if they want to ride in a Waymo robotaxi.
Uber Opens Waitlist for Waymo Rides in Austin Ahead of Launch
Uber Technologies Inc. has set up a waitlist for customers interested in requesting a driverless Waymo vehicle in Austin, ahead of a planned launch later this year.
Want to Ride in a Waymo Robotaxi in Austin? Sign Up in the Uber App Now
Uber users in the Texas capital can now join an 'interest list' and get notified when Waymo's robotaxis hit the streets. Will they appear before similar AVs from Elon Musk's Tesla?
Major US city to get self-driving Waymo taxis after Uber sets up waitlist
Last year, it was announced Waymo and Uber will be bringing autonomous ride-hailing to Austin and Atlanta, exclusively available via the Uber app. The taxi firm will be in charge of managing and dispatching Waymo’s all-electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles, with ambitious plans to grow the fleet into the hundreds.
Tesla announces robotaxi ride-hailing service just weeks before Waymo launches with Uber
Soon, when Austinites pull up to a light between a Waymo and Tesla they might be the only person in a car. That's because Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced plans to bring a paid ride-hailing service, powered by Tesla’s recently announced robotaxis,
Uber Will Soon Let You Hail a Self-Driving Vehicle in Austin
Uber is one step closer to letting customers hail a self-driving vehicle in Austin, Texas, through its app. The company on Wednesday opened up its interest list so that curious riders can declare their interest in potentially being matched with a Waymo robotaxi,
Austinites can now opt in to Waymo rides on Uber
Uber riders in Austin can now increase their chances of being matched with a fully autonomous vehicle for trips around town. Why it matters: Waymo has been testing driverless taxi services in Austin since last year,
Expert: Why Austin is poised to lead autonomous vehicle tech growth
Following news of Uber and Waymo’s upcoming co-branded ridehailing services in Austin, an economic development expert told ...
Is Waymo Friend or Foe to Uber?
The fast expansion of Waymo’s driverless car service is growing competition for Uber. The companies are also partners.
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Waymo Expands to More Cities: Everything to Know About the Growing Robotaxi Service
In August, Waymo expanded its ride-hailing service into the San Francisco Peninsula, adding 10 square miles and venturing ...
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Tesla to roll out self-driving cars in Austin as Waymo expands services
Tesla is ready to unveil its new line of self-driving cars in Austin, Texas, challenging Waymo’s dominance in the robotaxi ...
Is Waymo Coming To Your City? Google Robotaxis Hit The Road For Tests
However, the road tests don’t necessarily indicate that commercial services are being imminently planned in these locations.
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A Waymo driverless car swerved to avoid a clumsy electric scooter rider way faster than most drivers could
In a split-second, a Waymo driverless car avoided crushing an electric scooter rider after they crashed into the street. Have ...